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Remember, remember the 23rd of November – National Power of Attorney Day

National Power of Attorney (PoA) Day on 23 November is when the public are reminded of the importance of having Power of Attorney - a legal document that allows an agreed person to act on their behalf in the event of an emergency, illness or accident.

Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme expands across Glasgow

Breastfeeding is important to the health of both mother and baby. While many new mums start breastfeeding, some stop within a few weeks or months. This is often because they feel there’s a lack of support, particularly when they want to feed their baby outside their home. 

Congratulations to both Tesco Silverburn, which is the first supermarket in Glasgow, and Glasgow Caledonian University, the first University in Scotland, to sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme (BFS). 

Glasgow City Health Improvement Annual Report 2022 to 2023 now available

The latest annual report highlighting the work of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Health Improvement Team is now available.

The report provides an insight into the progress made by Health Improvement around improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities during 2022 to 2023.

Glasgow celebrates its care experienced young people at Open Day

Care Experienced Week is a national campaign that signifies an annual opportunity to celebrate the Care Experienced community; to champion their accomplishments and amplify their voices.

TEC Clinics help take the fear out of technology

You’re probably reading this article on a laptop or mobile device. We use technology routinely across most areas of our lives now. But for many people, technology can be a barrier to the wider community, as well as a welcome lifeline. While tech devices can support people to access care, support and social connection, a lack of awareness and understanding of what’s available and how to use tech can be a real hurdle.

Glasgow marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

This year, our Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) raised awareness and shined a light on 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. 

16 Days is a global campaign that calls for the elimination of gender based violence against women and girls. The campaign was launched by the Centre for Women’s Global Leadership in 1991 and takes place from 25 November to 10 December every year.

Maximising Independence approach helps Glasgow resident return home

A Glasgow man who was heading into residential care is now living independently with support at home against all the odds, thanks to some great team work, and asking the question ‘what matters to you?’

Staff urged to ‘Think Red Bag’ to improve patient care

All staff working in hospitals and care homes are being urged to ‘Think Red Bag’ when preparing for a care home resident to attend and return from hospital. 

The Red Bag works as a visual prompt to provide a central location for the transfer of information, appropriate medication, belongings and preferences of an individual. The bag is used if a resident is required to be transferred from their care home to hospital.

Health Secretary Cuts the First Sod for new £20m Woodside Health and Care Centre

A major milestone in the construction of the new Woodside Health and Care Centre took place today when the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, Shona Robison MSP, cut the first sod at a special ceremony.

Have you ever thought about fostering, but ruled it out because you work?

If you’re keen to support a vulnerable child but not able to make a full-time commitment, then you could be a short breaks carer with Families for Children – the fostering and adoption service for Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

Susan is a short breaks carer with Families for Children, and she’s been looking after a family of three brothers for the past six years. They stay at Susan’s every Tuesday night and then one weekend a month.